Airbus A220

With MRO Americas firmly on the horizon, this week’s #FlightFriday again has a U.S.-focused theme as we look at some of the slightly smaller US operators.

While some nagging issues persist, Airbus' Christian Scherer reports “encouraging signs of overall performance improvement” in its supply chains.

A preliminary report has been released regarding a cabin smoke incident involving a Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A220-300.

Latvian carrier airBaltic posted a net loss of $128 million, but revenues rose to a record high at the all-Airbus A220-300 operator.

The Uruguayan government hopes that the establishment of a new flag-carrier will significantly increase inbound tourism to the small South American nation.

Swiss International Air Lines reported its second highest ever annual profit for 2024 but fleet issues continue to present operational challenges.

Breeze Founder and CEO David Neeleman says the airline is closer to operating a single type fleet.

Air Niugini, the flag-carrier of Papua New Guinea, has given timing details of its planned Refleet Program.

The airframer faces challenges on several fronts in leaving stubborn problems in its wake this year.

The problem occurs when traveling at low speeds on contaminated runways.

Latvian carrier AirBaltic is expecting to have its full A220-300 fleet back in service at some point in 2027, based on updated guidance from Pratt & Whitney.

Breeze Airways, which added 29 airports in 2024, will commence service from three more cities in May and June, including Memphis International Airport.

The shift from Embraers to Airbuses at U.S. carrier Breeze Airways continues, with the Brazilian aircraft now scheduled to continue to operate flights until mid-2026.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The arrival of the first of Virgin Australia’s Embraer E190 E2s in the second half of 2025 will be the latest infusion of small narrowbody jets into the country.

Swiss International Air Lines will continue to operate its A220 fleet following an incident that caused smoke to enter the cockpit and cabin, leading to the death of a flight attendant.

Air Canada has announced a firm order for five additional Airbus A220-300s.

Romanian carrier Animawings is joining the Airbus A220 family, with the arrival of its first example of the type imminent.

Many think Comac is the next challenger to the Airbus-Boeing duopoly, but Embraer is the company to watch in the near term.

Ibom Air is looking to transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet to expand its intra-African operations, mirroring the business model of Latvian carrier airBaltic.

A rationalization of fleets will bring more Airbus A220s and Embraer E1s on to the second-hand market, believes the president of sales and leasing company Jetcraft Commercial.

Aircraft asset management firm ABL Aviation, is teaming up with Embraer on a $400 million financing facility dedicated to supporting the OEM’s E-Jet E2 program.

AirAsia is in talks with Airbus, Comac and Embraer as it explores the acquisition of up to 100 regional airliners.

Ethiopian Airlines is ready to place an order for a “double-digit” number of Embraer E2s or Airbus A220s, but not until the types’ engine issues are resolved.

Croatia Airlines says base maintenance delays have affected its financial results by limiting aircraft availability and third-party work for other airlines.